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Japanese Kani Salad
Japanese Kani Salad features shredded crabmeat combined with crisp cucumber slices and sweet corn, all dressed in a creamy ponzu mayonnaise with toasted sesame seeds and soy sauce. This salad balances fresh, crunchy textures with a tangy, savory dressing, offering a refreshing starter or side.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
(as
Calories:
121 kcal
Course:
Salad, Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 5 oz crabmeat 1 package of a Japanese brand of kanikama, or imitation crabmeat
- ½ English cucumber (6 oz, 170 g; or use Persian or Japanese cucumbers with less seeds)
- ½ cup corn 2.8 oz, drained; run frozen corn under cold water to defrost, frozen or canned
For the Ponzu Mayonnaise Dressing
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise you can make homemade Japanese mayo, Japanese Kewpie
- 1 Tbsp ponzu (you can make my Homemade Ponzu recipe)
- 1 Tbsp white sesame seeds toasted
- ½ tsp soy sauce
Instructions
- If you‘re using imitation crab, cut the sticks in half crosswise. Then, shred 5 oz real or imitation crabmeat into thin strips. Peel ½ English cucumber in a striped pattern. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut diagonally into thin slices.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab, cucumber slices, and ½ cup frozen or canned corn (defrosted/drained) To the same bowl, add the dressing ingredients: 2 Tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp ponzu, 1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds, and ½ tsp soy sauce. Combine well. Serve the salad in individual bowls or a large serving bowl. Enjoy!
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To Make Ahead of Time
- Keep the salad ingredients and dressing ingredients in separate containers in the refrigerator. Mix together right before you serve.
To Store
- You can store the leftovers in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
370mg
(15%)
Potassium
115mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 (as
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.